"The Beacher's Madhouse family lost one of our founders and original members.

"She was our shining star. My prayers and love go out to our team and her family.

She passed away aged 32 (Image: Facebook)

Performing her act on stage (Image: Facebook)

"She will be loved and missed by all."

A cause of death is yet to be determined.

Mr Beacher told US gossip site TMZ the performer appeared to be in good health as recently as Saturday.

Kimberly has sadly passed away (Image: Wireimage)

He added to the New York Daily News: "Everybody loved her. She was very, very charming. It's a real horrible loss. She was a great girl."

Actress and entertainer Kimberly gave a number of memorable performances since starting at the theatre in 2005, including pretending to give birth just hours after reality star Kim welcomed her first child.

In 2014 she and boyfriend Ricky had a fake wedding on stage when the reality star wed rapper Kanye.